Driven accessory with low-power clutch for activating or de-activating same
a technology of clutches and accessories, which is applied in the direction of mechanical actuated clutches, machines/engines, roads, etc., can solve the problems of significant fuel efficiency penalties and problems with their operation in a drive system
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[0065]With reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 of the drawings, a driven accessory constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure is generally indicated by reference numeral 10. The driven accessory 10 can comprise an input member 12, a substantially conventional accessory portion 14 and a clutch assembly 16. In the particular example provided, the accessory portion 14 is a water pump assembly 20, but those of skill in the art will appreciate that the depiction of a water pump assembly 20 is merely illustrative of one application of the present teachings and that the present teachings have application to various other types of engine accessories, such as cooling fans 14-1 (FIG. 26); starter-generators or alternator-starters 14-2 (FIG. 27); air conditioning compressors 14-3 (FIG. 28); power steering pumps 14-4 (FIG. 29); generators or alternators 14-5 (FIG. 30); pumps including vacuum pumps 14-6 (FIG. 31), blowers, super chargers, power take-offs, etc., as well as acce...
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